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To Preamp Or Not To Preamp Vac 30/30 MkII

Hello everyone. My current system consists of Vac 30/30 MkII, Wadia 860x and Audio Physics Virgoes. I am developing an itch to upgrade by adding a preamp in the 2-5 K range used and possibly upgrading Vac to Mk III se status at VAC for $2400. Please help me decide which will have a more profound improvement and if you have a similar system what brand of preamp, interconnect and speaker cable synergy you have found to work best. I listen to mostly jazz, male and female vocals and some rock. Yhanks for your input.
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islandmandan
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Upgrading your amp is something you will be well rewarded for. I sent my VAC PA 35.35 in to Kevin & Co. It's like I bought a new, much more expensive VAC.

I have been using for years, a Sonic Euphoria passive line stage. Tremendous quality of sound, and no problems with having enough gain (actually not gain, as all it does is attenuate), (my analog front end, surprisingly, is actually a few db's louder than my digital front end).

There are adherents to both camps, active and passive pres, but this has worked very well for me. Good luck.

Regards,
Dan
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